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Practical Nursing at St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 108 students in Saint Louis, MO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,609 track close to the $44,151 national median for Practical Nursing programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With only 18% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Practical Nursing are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

At $18,347 in median debt against $39,609 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #548 out of 703 programs, St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis's financial outcomes for Practical Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Practical Nursing connects to 2 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

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Earnings $39,609/yr (-10% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$40K

Reported median after graduation

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,347

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$35,408

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Practical Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path	Median Salary	Growth	AI-ProofAI
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses	$62,340	+2.6%	75%
Nursing assistants	$39,530	+2.3%	90%

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62,340

+2.6% growth 75% AI-proof

Nursing assistants

$39,530

+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

Practical Nursing Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis's Practical Nursing program score?

At 64/100, the score looks reasonable — but Practical Nursing is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Will AI replace Practical Nursing jobs?

Practical Nursing rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 18% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.

Can I learn Practical Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis?

Beyond St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis's classroom route, 2 registered apprenticeships map to Practical Nursing careers — including Nurse, Licensed Practical. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.

Will Practical Nursing graduates from St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis find jobs?

At 258,500 annual openings, Practical Nursing has a very large employment base. St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →